Land North Of A413 Padbury, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2AU

up to 81 dwellings and associated works

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Owen A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development in this location would accord with the spatial strategy
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect on Best and Most Versatile (BMV) agricultural land

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, combined with conflict with the spatial strategy, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of the scheme.

The harm from conflict with the spatial strategy and substantial harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery, affordable housing, economic benefits and biodiversity gains, so the tilted balance did not favour granting permission.

Framework references: 187, 110, 115, 129, 135, 66, 73, 103, 85, 192

Plan policies cited: Policy S2, Policy S3, Policy D3, Policy NE4, Policy BE2, Policy NE7, Policy S1, Policy I1, Policy I2, Policy I3, Policy H1

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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